Material Supply Trolley (Industrial Material Trolley) is a device that supports internal logistics (Intralogistics), acting as the “lifeline” connecting the raw material warehouse and the production line.
In the Lean Manufacturing management model, choosing the right trolley helps businesses reduce downtime by 30%, optimize the Picking process, and reduce labor for workers. At Giá Kệ Long Quyền, we specialize in designing and manufacturing high-load trolleys with durable powder coating according to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Long Quyền 4-tier steel mesh trolley with wooden shelves and mobile partitions
2. Classification of the 10 most popular trolleys in factories
Based on experience supplying partners like Samsung and Honda, we classify the 10 most optimal trolley types by functionality below:
Group 1: Sorting & Picking Trolleys
This is the most common trolley group in electronic component, garment, and pharmaceutical warehouses.
1. 2-tier / 3-tier Trolley (Multi-tier Trolley)
Design: Flat table form divided into multiple tiers.
Functionality: Allows sorting multiple SKUs simultaneously in one picking trip.
Load capacity: 150 – 300kg.
Long Quyền Advantage: Uses thick steel plates, CNC bending for reinforcement, does not sag when loaded with heavy goods.
2-tier trolley carrying industrial Danpla plastic boxes for line feeding
2. Wire Mesh Cart
Design: Surrounded by welded wire mesh (5mm or 6mm diameter).
Functionality: Specially used for small, lightweight but bulky goods (medicine boxes, clothes, packaging).
Advantage: Open mesh allows easy visual inventory management, goods do not fall off during fast movement.
6-tier compact trolley for narrow aisle warehouses (Slim Shelf Trolley)
3. Step Trolley
Design: Integrated climbing ladder directly on the trolley.
Functionality: “2-in-1” solution: Both transporting goods and helping staff pick items from high shelves (reach 2m – 2.5m) without needing a separate ladder.
Group 2: Heavy & Bulky Goods Trolleys
4. Platform Hand Truck
Design: Wide steel platform, foldable or fixed handle.
Functionality: “King” of trolleys, used for transporting large cartons, sacks, and solid machinery.
Load capacity: 500kg – 1,000kg.
5. Roll Container
Design: Tall cage form, with wheels, can be nested when not in use.
Functionality: Standardized in logistics, supermarkets, and express delivery. The trolley can be pushed directly onto trucks.
Heavy Duty steel cage trolley with green frame and load-bearing wheels
6. Cantilever Cart
Design: Support arms extend from the central column (similar to Cantilever racks).
Functionality: Specially used for long materials: Steel pipes, aluminum profiles, fabric rolls, wooden sheets.
Group 3: Custom-made Trolleys
This is the manufacturing strength of Long Quyền factory.
7. Flow Rack Cart
Features: Shelves are inclined towards the picker.
Application: Used at assembly lines. Materials automatically slide down when the front box is picked, ensuring FIFO principle (First In – First Out).
Material supply trolley with mesh cage combined with plastic trays for small components
8. Hanging Cart
Features: Equipped with horizontal bars or hooks.
Application: Used in garment industry (hanging clothes), painting industry (hanging parts to dry), or automotive industry (hanging wires, exhaust pipes).
9. Tool Cart
Features: Integrated drawer system with locks and ball-bearing slides.
Application: For maintenance and mold departments. Helps protect expensive tools, prevents loss of screws, pliers, hammers.
3. Quick Comparison Table: Which trolley should you choose?
USAGE NEEDS
RECOMMENDED TROLLEY TYPE
MAIN BENEFITS
Picking multiple small SKUs
Multi-tier / Mesh Trolley
Sort immediately upon picking, avoid confusion.
Heavy goods, sacks, large boxes
Platform / Cage Trolley
High load capacity, spacious platform.
Long materials (pipes, wood, fabric)
Cantilever Trolley
Easily loaded/unloaded by forklift or hand.
Assembly line feeding
Flow Rack Trolley
Speeds up operation, ergonomic standard.
Maintenance, machine repair
Tool Cart
Professional, organized, secure tool storage.
4. Why should you order custom-made trolleys at Long Quyền Factory?
Instead of buying mass-imported trolleys with fixed sizes, many businesses choose Custom-made solutions at Long Quyền for 3 reasons:
Caster Quality: We use premium PU/Rubber-coated steel core casters with double bearings, allowing trolleys to carry tons smoothly without damaging Epoxy floors.
Durable Powder Coating: International standard coating technology, anti-peeling, brand-identifiable colors.
Precise Mechanical Structure: Robust robot welding, sharp edge processing ensures absolute safety for users (ISO 9001:2015).
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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1. Question: Can I order trolleys in custom sizes?
Answer: Absolutely. Long Quyền is a direct manufacturer with a factory at Xuân Phương Industrial Park. We design and produce trolleys in any size and load capacity required by our customers.
2. Question: What is the maximum load capacity of Long Quyền trolleys?
Answer: Depending on the design, our trolleys can handle loads from 150kg to 2,000kg. We will advise on the most suitable caster type and steel thickness.
3. Question: How long is the warranty period?
Answer: Official warranty 12 months for steel frame structure and welds.
